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September update and riding trails

I was sitting in the doctor’s office today browsing through the Improper Bostonian and saw a blurb about bike trails in the area. This article, combined with the glorious weather forecast for this long Labor Day weekend, inspired me to send some suggestions of bike trails in Massachusetts. If these trails do not work for you, or if you want to try to locate one closer to you, go to www.massbike.org to find different bike paths.

Western MA: Ashuwillticook River Trail (10.5 miles) – runs from Lanesborough to Adams along the Hoosic River

South Shore: Wompatuck State Park (12 miles paved) – Very few elevation changes and paved paths

Now that September has arrived, it’s time for our first official Fundraising Update! So far, the combined total of all seven teams riding for us plus corporate sponsorship is: $18,468! That’s $3,464 more than we had last year on Sept 1 and 23% of our goal of $80,000. Keep up the good work, riders!

Last but not least, we need your help in the following ways:

Do you have an extra bike you can bring along on Ride Day? If so, please let me know, as there are people willing to ride without bikes.

Do you have friends or family that way to be involved in the Ride without riding? We have volunteer opportunities that need to be filled at the BBBS Waterstop on Ride morning (they’re then free to join you at HQ for the BBQ). Please contact Meg if you know anyone who would like to participate.

Our Mission

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. We seek to better our schools, brighten our futures, and create stronger communities for all.

Don’t Miss Out on our 2016 Rodman Ride for Kids Event!

Big Brothers Big Sisters will be participating in the biggest single day biking event for kids of the year on Saturday, September 24, 2016! The Rodman Ride for Kids will be held in beautiful Foxboro, MA, near Gillette Stadium. For more info, email jackie.lyon@bbbscm.org today!